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In theory, running the ball 60% of the time would be awesome. In reality, it comes off a little crazy and unrealistic. Kawakami asks if the philosophy could be affecting the 49ers roster? [Merc]

Four hundred useless words from Ratto about Michael Crabtree. [SFGate]

Cam Inman sees a New Orleans-Pittsburgh Super Bowl and the Raiders losing 12 games and the 49ers making the playoffs. [CC Times]

Only the Raiders could inspire sympathy for a multi-millionaire, three-time Super Bowl champ who refuses to show up for work. [SFGate]

Kawakami talks about how 2009 marks a changing of the guard of the elite talent in the NFL and then goes on to pick a New England-New York Giants Super Bowl. Boring. [Merc]

Did the Patriots renege on a deal with Richard Seymour? [Sac Bee]

Baseball

When should Lincecum start again? Umm, how about ASAP? [SFGate]

The Giants lose two of three to the Padres, at home while the Rockies keep winning. It's ain't over, but it's over. [SFGate]

Speaking of over, the A's are still playing and losing. [SFGate]

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Tim Lincecum was scratched and Messiah prospect, 20 year old Madison Bumgarner, got the start. Bumgarner looked good, not great, and some scouts weren't impressed. Kawakami said MB's start was different. [Merc]

The Giants should sign every available Uribe in the Dominican Republic. As John Shea notes, Juan Uribe is on fire. [SFGate]

Mark Purdy says back issues can be very bad. I'm not listening. I'm not listening. La la la la la la. [Merc]

The A's just can't escape the Giants' shadow. SFGate's header for the the latest A's recap, "Tomko beans Pierzynski in win." [SFGate]

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Matt Maiocco with a gloomy forecast for the 49ers-Crabtree situation. Maiocco says the 49ers might have to consider lowering their offer to ensure Crabtree won't sign. If Crabtree doesn't' sign by Nov. 17th he would not be eligible to play this season and the 49ers would have from March 1 through draft day to trade Crabtree's rights. To me, it's just a shame. [Press Democrat]

Kevin Lynch predicts a 8-8 record for the 49ers this year. Matt Maiocco predicted 6-10 earlier this week. What's better? Optimism or realism? Realism. The 49ers have potential, but a lot of important issues need to be resolved to reach that potential, i.e. pass rush/passing offense. [SFGate]

The 49ers also made a practice squad change, but still only have 7 of the 8 positions filled. What possible roster move could be looming? A Crabtastic move? Or just a third TE move? Time will tell. [Sac Bee]

Meanwhile. Across the Bay, another Eugen Parker client fails to show up for work. Richard Seymour is still a no-show after being traded from the Patriots to the Raiders. Jerry Mac runs down what it would likely cost to get Seymour into a Silver and Black uniform. [CC Times]

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Baseball

- The Brad Penny game against the Dodgers this weekend is must see TV. [SJ Mercury]

- Actually, the real story is the fact the Giants are not going to make the playoffs because they traded for Sanchez instead of Victor Martinez. Don't worry, he is only hitting .323 since the trade in the toughest division in baseball. [SF Gate]

- The A's future does seem bright. They have no real hitting prospects, they could be playing in one of three different cities in 3 years and they have traded away countless your players which they were supposed to be the best at evaluating. Why are newspapers going out of business again? I am sure it has nothing to do with biased writers. [SF Gate]

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- What do you think happens first? JaMarcus Russell goes bankrupt or Al Davis dies. Also, Cam Inman said the Magic were going to beat the Lakers because Dwight Howard can dunk hard. What a credible sports source. [CC Times]

- Pointless Niners article ... enjoy. [SJ Mercury]

College Football

- Best game of the college football season may have been played last night. [CNNSI]

- Having a good offensive line is really not that important. [ESPN]

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Baseball

- Trading one prospect for Freddie Sanchez sure makes a lot more sense than trading 3 for Victor Martinez. The Giants offense is on FIRE! [SF GATE]

- All the national media articles are talking about Pedro out dueling Lincecum and these articles got me thinking. Can you imagine how good Lincecum's numbers would be if he got to face the Giants a couple times a year!?! [CNNSI]

- The Mariners were a lock last night. I wish I would have posted it on Twitter [SJ Mercury]

- The only good sports writer in the Bay Area continues to get it right. [SJ Mercury]

- I love this headline "Posey's rough journey". I have too many sarcastic comments in my head so I decided to let you think of your own. [SF Gate]

Pro Football

- I hate pre-season football [SJ Mercury]

- Seriously, what is the point of the Raiders? [Contra Costa Times]

College Football

- First overrated football team of the season ... the Oregon Ducks. [CNNSI]

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Baseball

- Sports Illustrated continues their love affair with the Giants. Seriously, they love the Giants. [CNNSI]

- When you strike out 2 batters in 8 innings and you throw 94 mph, your fastball is straight as an arrow. [SF Gate]

- I love that Bengie Molina can be pissed off at the Giants for calling up a catcher when he has not been behind the plate in a week because of injury. When did guys making millions of dollars to play a game become so sensitive!?! [SF Gate]

- The A's are still playing?? [SF Gate]

Football

- The NFL preview from the best football writer on the planet. [CNNSI]

- Is there anything more pointless than who wins the third string quarterback position for the Raiders? I can't wait to read the article on the 5th starter spot for the A's. [Contra Costa Times]

Basketball

- Never too early for the National media to predict the Warriors are going to be nothing short of terrible. [ESPN]

College Football

- That's right, it is college football time!! [ESPN]

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Not good news if you were hoping Michael Crabtree would be a difference maker this season.
First, Adam Schefter on Twitter.

Anyone waiting for Michael Crabtree to sign with San Francisco could be waiting a long time. A real long time.

Then Matt Maiocco followed up with this:

In exchange w/ league source last night, said I thought Crabtree would sign Labor Day. His response: "I hope you don't play the lottery."

Good luck getting a better offer next season, Crabby.

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Baseball

- Sorry to all the Eli Whiteside fans out there, but he's about to lose some playing time. Buster Posey will be put on the San Francisco jersey in Philly sometime today. No Pressure, buddy. [Merc]

- Koski gets his wish ... Penny to start for the Giants tonight. [SF Gate]

- The A's are still playing?? [SF Gate]

Football

- The Raiders are still playing?? [Contra Costa Times]

- Cal Football: we lose to all the good teams and lose to one bad team a year. Who doesn't love the Holiday Bowl!? [Contra Costa Times]

Basketball

- If Mark Cuban is unwilling to take Stephen Jackson then he will be a Warrior for the next three years. [SJ Mercury]

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